2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series

Welcome to the new website for the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. This is an exciting year for the series with an increase to 10 races on the schedule including 2 wingless shows as well as an increased points fund payout. We will be updating the site regularly so check back often. All the forms ,series rules , series schedule etc can be found on the site. Please remember to patronize our sponsors. Good Luck to all our members and Let's Go Racing!!!!

Kutztown Fairgrounds Recap

posted: 7/22/2010

KUTZTOWN, PA - Heavy rain on two separate occasions cut Wednesday night's Checkered Flag Fan Club event short at the Fairgrounds at Kutztown Speedway.

The first storm arrived at 7:30 p.m., during 270cc Micro-Sprint qualifying and subsided after dousing the one-fifth-mile clay oval. Track crews, led by promoter Kerry Meitzler, had the clay in race condition following a delay of over an hour. However, a second strong storm arrived at 9:30 p.m., ending the night. Management thanks all fans, drivers and crew members for their cooperation during a trying evening.

The visiting Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic 600 Pro Series Presented by NPS Racing Engines for wingless 600cc Micro-Sprints completed two rounds of heat races. Qualifying winners were Tim Buckwalter, Ryan Smith and Mike Rutherford (Round No. 1) and A.J. Michael, Brett Arndt and Jimmy Robertson (Round No. 2).

HTMA 600cc competitors were paid their full feature payoff based on points earned in the two rounds of qualifying. The purse was totaled and paid back in decreasing increments of five to all 28 scheduled starters of the scheduled 30-lap main event.

Jake Murphy accrued the best heat race point average, followed by Mike Rutherford, Tim Buckwalter, Ryan Smith and Ryan Greth.

The Kutzown qualifying chart has been posted. You can dowload it here: Kutztown Qualiying Chart.pdf

Hamlin Speedway Qualifying Chart

posted: 7/20/2010

The Hamlin qualifying chart has been posted. You can dowload it here: Hamlin Qualiying Chart.pdf

Recap of Hamlin Speedway

posted: 7/18/2010

After a rainout postponed the initial Pro Series event Pro Series competitors traveled into the Pocono Mountains and Hamlin Speedway for the first ever wingless Pro Series event. 46 cars signed in for the nights event. At the end of the qualifying the #18 of Jake Murphy and the #1J of Ryan Greth would share the top spot. The B main would be split into two races to accommodate a constraint on time with the #55B of Bobby Butler and the #8 of Kyle Lick being the respective winners of their races. The feature event would see the 18 of Jake Murphy leading the field to green flag Murphy would lead the first lap with the #1J of Greth tied to the rear bumper of the #18 machine followed by the #026 of Jeff Hartman and the #71 or wingless specialist Brett Arndt . On the 3rd circuit Murphy would slide up in turn 4 just enough for Greth to pull along side down the front stretch. Greth would win the drag race into turn one and would lead the rest of the event that was slowed three times by yellow flags.3rd starting Jeff Hartman would stay close to the #1J but was unable to close the gap. The top 5 would be the #1J of Ryan Greth 2nd position would be the #026 of Hartman 3rd would be the 37B of Pro Series and Hamlin regular Brett Michalski 4th position would go to the #18 of Jake Murphy and 5th position would go to the #71 of Brett Arndt. Pro Series point leader Tyler Walton would be scored in 20th position after a bringing out the yellow flag late in the event.

During the 5th heat of the first round of qualifying 15 year old Mark Berkenstock was involved in a very scary crash that would delay the race for about an hour. During a series of violent flips Mark's belts apparently became undone causing him to become partially ejected thru the top of the roll cage of his car He was taken to Philadelphia by a life flight helicopter and I was informed by track officials that he was in surgery at the end of the event so please keep the Berkenstock family in your thoughts and prayers. The Berkenstock family are personal friends of Ryan and Denise Smith promoters of Hamlin Speedway. I can't say enough how humbled I was to see them continue the race even after such a traumatic series of events. These folks have been racers all their life and they can and should be very proud of the facility and everyone that works for them my hat is off to everyone at Hamlin Speedway. Great racing, great facility in a beautiful location. It doesn't get any better then that!!! The next event is the makeup for Kutztown rainout this Wednesday 7/21. Thank You and we will see you at the races!

Kutztown race postponed until 7/21

posted: 7/14/2010

The Kutztown race is canceled for tonite. We will ultilize the raindate next Wednesday....thanks.....Wayne

Kutztown Speedway on 7/14 and Hamlin Speedway on 7/17

posted: 7/11/2010

Well after a pause for weather and Pa 600 Speedweek the 2010 edition of the HTMA 600 Pro Series is set to get back underway. The next two races we take the tops off for a much anticipated or dreaded ( depending on who you talk too ) first ever Pro Series wingless events. Wednesday 7/14 will be the first night of wingless action at Kutztown Speedway car entry is $45.00 pit pass $20.00 Kutztown is advertised as a 1/5 mile oval. It has very limited banking. There is always a good crowd on hand for the races at Kutztown so polish that machine up . Gates open at 4pm warmups 6:30 Racing at 7pm. Kutztown uses transponders, fee is $10.00 if you don't have one.

After Kutztown you might as well keep the lid off because Saturday 7 /17 the 600 Pro Series will be traveling to Hamlin Speedway Car entry is $45.00 with pit pass of $20.00. I believe there will also be a transponder fee if you don't already have one. Hamlin is advertised as a 1/5 mile semi banked oval. Having personally been to this track it is very racey and should provide for some exciting action. So keep the lids at home and join the best in the 600 class at Kutztown and Hamlin Speedways. Gates open at 1pm Drivers meeting at 4:45pm Warm ups at 5pm racing at 6pm

See you all at the track!!!......Thank You.....Wayne

Hamlin Speedway makeup date is 7/17

posted: 6/14/2010

The date for the Hamlin makeup is 7/17.......Thank you.......Wayne

5th Race of the Season - Postponed Until 7/17

posted: 6/12/2010

The Pro Series event at Hamlin has been canceled. We will ultilize the 7/17 rain date.......Thank you.......Wayne

5th Race of the Season

posted: 6/08/2010

Saturday is the 5th race at Hamlin Speedway for the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. After Clinton County, Tyler Walton holds a narrow 16 point lead over Mike Rutherford with 3rd place Shane Lewis just 20 points back. After 4 races there are only 80 points separating the top 7 positions and 155 points from 9th to 1st still within striking distance of the leader. As Tim Buckwalter will attest from last season to it only takes one bad night to turn everything upside down. Some members have been looking forward to the wingless portion of the series races, and some not so much. I remember when the ARCA series would have a race or two on dirt it would really separate the ones that could adapt their driving styles to the different surface. Two Pro Series members seem to have established them selves as wingless specialists Brett Arndt has a win at Kutztown this season and some strong runs from deep in the field at Hamlin this season. Brett is a regular with the ARDC and his experience in a wingless car really shows at these tracks. Young Brett Michalski has seemed to take a liking to the wingless cars this season as he also has a couple wins at Hamlin and some very strong runs at Kutztown. It should be very interesting. the DB racing challenge is $250.00 this weekend. any registered Pro Series member that starts from 7th on back in the feature event and wins the Pro Series feature event will receive an extra $250.00 WOW!!!!

Gates open at 1pm on Saturday sign up is 2pm - 4:30pm Drivers meeting at 4:45pm and warmups 5pm racing at 6pm sharp. There is an 11pm curfew so expect the show to move along quickly as with most Pro Series events. Pit pass is $20.00 with car entry of $40.00. Let's see if we can blow their socks off with a hefty car count this Saturday. Also I have Pro Series T shirts, long sleeve T's and Sweat Shirts for sale at the track.......Thank you.......Wayne

Recap of Clinton County Raceway

posted: 6/04/2010

It may have been only May on the calendar but it felt like August for the 4th race of the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. 42 cars signed in to the event that would see the winner walk away with $1,500.00. At the end of qualifying the #1J of Pro Series regular Ryan Greth would sit on top of the points with Original Pizza Logs 600 Sprint Tour points leader Darryl Ruggles in 2nd position. Original Pizza Log co promoter Jim Radney would win the B main event. When the green flag waved for the 25 lap feature event the 48jr of Darryl Ruggles would jump into the lead followed by the #1J of Greth, the 14T of Walton and the #7H of Rutherford. Ruggles couldn't quite shake the other top 3 cars and Greth would slowly close the gap to the 48jr. Greth would capitalize on a mistake exiting turn 2 by Ruggles and would take over the lead. With Ruggles dealing with the 14T of Pro Series point leader Tyler Walton and the steadily advancing 7H of Mike Rutherford Greth would be able to stretch out his lead. At the half way mark in the event Greth would slow after catching the rear of the field allowing Ruggles to make an attempt to regain the lead with 5 to go. A brazenly bold move entering turn 3 would not fair well for the 48jr as he would subsequently lay his machine on its side ending his event. The yellow flag would tighten the field with the 7H of Rutherford now in the 2nd position and the 14T of Tyler Walton in 3rd with 5 laps to go. The 7H would nose under the Greth and exit turn 2 with the lead. Greth would make several attempts to regain the lead but it would be the 7H of Rutherford who would cross the line in 1st position followed by the 1J of Ryan Greth. 3rd would be 14T of Tyler Walton and 4th going to the 11 of Jim Brookens.

Race Notes:
I would like to thank everyone who came out to support the series and special thanks to all the Original Pizza Log competitors who made the haul. There are a lot of good cars in the new york and it's fun to be ale to race with them. The PA/NY match race challenge sponsored by R2C Performance was postponed due to track conditions and time constraints until the Black Rock Pro Series event in October. The DB racing challenge went unclaimed as no one from 7th on back was able to pull off the win so it will be $250.00 for the Hamlin event June 12th. I want to thank Kyle and his crew at Clinton County Raceway for their hospitality and trying to keep the track surface the best they could. In the beginning of the week the forecast called for mid 70's and by the end it was 90 degrees. And lastly I want to thank all the drivers who dealt with the heat and the slick conditions and didn't beat me up. I can say now with 100% certainty the Pro Series will not schedule a day race ever again. Thank you all.........Wayne Lesher

4th Race of the Season

posted: 5/25/2010

The 4th race of the 2010 HTMA (Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic) 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines is this Sunday may 30th at Clinton County Raceway. Gates open at 11am with warmups at 12:30 and racing at 1PM. The 270's and sidewinders are also scheduled with the 600 class. This weekend will feature the R2C Performance match race challenge. After qualifying is complete we will have an invitation to the top 600 Pro Series drivers vs the top Original Pizza Logs 600 Sprint Tour drivers in a single elimination format. Each race will consist of two laps with the loser exiting to the pit area and winner taking his/ her spot in line to compete against another competitor until only one remains.This is a winner take all event paying $200.00 The 600 Pro Series is also proud to announce the DB racing challenge. Any registered Pro Series member that starts at least 7th in a Pro Series feature event and wins will receive an additional $200.00. This will increase by $50.00 by each event if not awarded. The weather looks fantastic and with some of our brothers from new york making the trip it should be exciting. looking forward to seeing everyone

Recap of Path Valley Speedway

posted: 5/08/2010

Wow!!! Let me sat that again WOW!!!! What a race last night at Path Valley Speedway for the 2010 Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. There were 20 Pro Series members signed in to the event and a total of 21 non path valley regulars for what would be some of the most fantastic racing anyone has seen in a long long time anywhere. At the end of qualifying the 14T of Tyler Walton, who is a path valley regular and was 2nd in Pro Series points, would have a commanding point lead at the end of qualifying. The feature event would start with the 14T of Walton on the pole with current Pro Series point leader 55L Shane Lewis on the outside of the front row. From the outset it was clear Walton was the car to beat. The 55L would slip after a few laps along with 4th starting Tim Buckwalter. The 44 of Mike Dicely, who started in the 7th position would soon be on the rear bumper of the 14T and at mid point would assume the race lead. From that point on it would be a furious battle for the lead between the 44 and the 14T. The lead would change hands several times with Walton passing Dicely on the last lap to claim the victory. 3rd would be the #99X of Eric Bodine who started 5th with 4th place going to the #1J of Ryan Greth who started 10th. It has been a while since I have been to Path Valley and I must say John and his crew did a phenomenal job preparing the track and the facility improvements I noticed are welcome change. "If you haven't checked path out in awhile please do. The next Pro Series event is Sunday May 30th at Clinton County raceway and pays $1,500.00 to win. Thank you to all that came to path last night I knew I could count on the Pro Series guys and you didn't disappoint.........Thank You.....Wayne

3rd Race of the 2010 Season

posted: 5/03/2010

The 3^rd race of the 2010 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic 600 Pro Series is this Friday May 7th at Path Valley Speedway. Gates open at 5pm with warm-ups at 7pm. Pit pass is $20.00 and car registration is $40.00. There is only 12 points separating the top 6 cars and only 54 points from 1st to 10th! A lot of members have been looking forward to this race. Path Valley is usually tacky and fast.

600 Pro Series T-Shirts

posted: 5/01/2010

I finally have shirts coming. They will be available 5/21/10. These things are gonna be HOT!!!! You can reserve a shirt by emailing wlesher@nmax.net

T-Shirts are $10.00

Long sleeve T's - $15.00

Hooded sweat shirts- $25.00

All the shirts are white

All proceeds go to the point fund

Greenwood Valley Race Results

posted: 4/25/2010

With rain in the forecast 41 cars signed in to race #2 of the 2010 Hoosier tire Mid Atlantic 600 Pro Series Presented by NPS Racing Engines. After the two rounds of qualifying the 25s of Tim Buckwalter would sit on the pole for the 30 lap main event. Just as the cars were parading for the start of the feature event a light rain would start to fall. After a caution on the opening two laps the event would go green til the end with Buckwalter surviving repeated challenges from the 18 of Jake Murphy.

Buckwalter would repeat as the winner having won the inaugural race at Greenwood in 2009. Point leader Tylar Walton finished in 7th position and relinquished his point lead to the 55L of Shane Lewis. Lewis leads Walton by 2 points followed by Murphy and Buckwalter who moved from 9th to 4th with this victory the next event is scheduled for Friday May 7th at Path Valley Speedway.

2nd race of the 2010 Season

posted: 4/16/2010

The 2nd race of the 2010 600 Pro Series is soon upon us Saturday 4/24 at the Greenwood Valley Action track. Gerry is going to turn the track over which should give us a good surface similar to the Arner Memorial to race on. Car entry is $55.00 with pit passes being $13.00.Gates open at 2:30 and the 600 will be first on the program. You must pull a pill by 5:30 or you will be sent to the rear of both heat races with no passing points. If you are going to be late call someone and have them pull for you. As with Trailways the top 16 will transfer to the A the next 24 to the B everyone else will be done for the night. The tiebreaker will be the pill pull at sign in and that will be the tiebreaker procedure for the rest of the series races. Only 26 points separate the top ten cars with Tyler Walton being the point leader after the first race. The provisional position for current points members will be in effect starting this race. The first non qualifying 600 Pro Series member will have the provisional. If that person elects not to use the provisional it goes to the next member and so on. 600 Pro Series members have one provisional per racing season.

Also, Keizer Wheels is adding $100.00 for anyone that wins with Keizer wheels and hubs on there car.

Let's pack them in like we did at Trailway!!!! See you all at the track....Thank You

Trail-way Point system

posted: 3/31/2010

Here is the Trail-way Point System spreadsheet: Click Here to download

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